EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time

ZEST EDUCATION LTD · Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time at ZEST EDUCATION LTD, based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
14 hours ago
Closes
24 Oct 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=58695

About the role

Zest Education are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sutton Coldfield on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will work within the Early Years setting, supporting children with their learning and development and helping to create a positive, engaging and nurturing classroom environment.

The role will include:

  • Supporting pupils with their learning through play and structured activities
  • Working alongside the class teacher and wider EYFS team
  • Providing individual and small-group support
  • Encouraging children’s communication, independence and confidence
  • Supporting classroom routines and preparing learning resources
  • Helping to maintain a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has previous experience working with children in a classroom-based setting
  • Has a good understanding of working with young children
  • Is patient, caring and enthusiastic
  • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Is reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification, although qualifications are preferred rather than essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working within Early Years and wants to become a valued member of a supportive primary school team.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.

Reference: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=58695 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 24 Oct 2026 · Listed via ZEST EDUCATION LTD

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